2012 Fiat 500 1.2L Petrol · NA62 AAK

The 2012 Fiat 500 demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend over the past four years, with the most recent MOT test on 18 December 2025 at 85,210 miles resulting in a clean pass—no defects or advisories recorded. This consistency suggests the vehicle has avoided major mechanical or structural failures during its most recent testing windows. The absence of recurring faults or advisory notes in the last three tests implies that, at least in official inspections, the car has been maintained at a level sufficient to meet DVSA’s minimum standards. However, the near-identical mileage figures for the two December 2023 tests (78,940 and 78,942 miles) indicate a potential data entry anomaly rather than a mechanical issue, as the vehicle would not have passed one test and failed the next within hours. The recorded mileage pattern of approximately 6,086 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests—just 2,329 miles in a year—stands out as unusually low. This suggests the car may have been stationary or lightly used during that period, which could either mean reduced wear on high-mileage components or an opportunity for deferred maintenance. Conversely, the steady progression of mileage in subsequent years (around 3,000 miles annually) indicates recent regular use, though nothing alarming about the accumulation rate itself. The lack of advisories or defects in any test also means there are no red flags tied to specific mileage thresholds or wear patterns to investigate further. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of the suspension components, particularly the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common failure points in this model at this mileage. The brakes, while not flagged in tests, warrant scrutiny for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been stationary for extended periods. Corrosion should be checked at the wheel arches, sills, and subframe, as this model is prone to rust progression over 14 years. Finally, the exhaust system—particularly the catalytic converter and downstream pipes—should be inspected for leaks or damage, as emissions-related failures are occasionally reported in this class of vehicle. The absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee these areas are flawless, but it does suggest they have not yet reached a critical failure point.